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Halloween Oreos

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Happy Halloween! First released in 1991, Halloween Oreos have been a seasonal staple since the days of dial-up internet. Unlike fanny packs and platform sneakers, the simple snack continues to be "all that and a bag of chips" well into 2020. They even became an icon for inclusivity in the 2018 teen rom-com, "Love Simon." And is it just us, or do they taste fresher than the regular version? We are B and V and WE RATE OREOS! Theme Creativity B- Considering they've been around as long as they have, I don't find them as creative as they could be. Halloween is a staple dessert theme. I do like the orange, but for me it's more classic than creative.   V- Agreed!  The   Halloween Oreos are the traditional vanilla-creme cookies with bright orange, seasonal flair. They have charming little designs and messages on the cookies, including the painfully adorable "Dare to Dunk." Although Halloween is often associated with the scary and grotesque, these cooki...

Red, White, and Blue

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Olympic Spirit In June 2020, Nabisco brought out the spirit of the Olympics with their red, white, and blue creme Oreos with celebratory cookie designs. We have to wait a little longer than anticipated to watch the events live (awkward), but you can start building the hype now with a little help from milk's favorite cookie. In the spirit of global solidarity, healthy competition, and friendship, we sincerely hope you enjoy them. We are B and V and WE RATE OREOS!  Theme Creativity B- Just what America needed after the postponement of the games. I appreciated the celebratory throwback (or forward?) and remembering former Olympic excitement amidst all this present-day chaos. There are still good things coming out - like cookies - and good things coming up again - like superhuman athletic demonstrations!  V- The red, white, and blue creme Oreos are just three solid layers of standard filling between chocolate sandwich cookies. The theme is what makes them special. I appreciate...